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SOC 19-2012 · Indiana

Physicists Salary in Indiana

In Indiana we have BLS pay data for physicists in Indianapolis only, where the average is $141,380 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the physicists average at $132,050 and the median at $105,940 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $171,180.

$141Khighest: Indianapolis

$141Klowest: Indianapolis

80jobs in these metros

1metro areas

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Physicists average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$141,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$141,380	$105,940	$105,320	$100,852	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physicists salary in other states

Physicists salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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